Luz Garcia, PAC
NPI 1740575687 · Medical Physician Assistant · Salinas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luz Garcia, PAC is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Salinas, CA (NPI 1740575687).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740575687
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PAC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA19567 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Medical Physician Assistant363AM0700X
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
104 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 104 | $115 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $115–$115 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 175 | 58 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 164 | 45 |
| Metformin Hcl | 135 | 46 |
| Lisinopril | 128 | 39 |
| Losartan Potassium | 125 | 40 |
| Gabapentin | 86 | 34 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$628 across 14 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-17
- Last updated
- 2014-11-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luz Garcia's NPI number?
- Luz Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740575687, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luz Garcia's specialty?
- Luz Garcia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Luz Garcia located?
- Luz Garcia's practice location on file with NPPES is 335 Katherine Ave, Salinas, CA 93901-3176.
- What is Luz Garcia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luz Garcia is (831) 751-6222.
- Does Luz Garcia accept Medicare?
- Luz Garcia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luz Garcia's NPI active?
- Yes — Luz Garcia's NPI (1740575687) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-11-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.